WBLS 107.5 New York - Frankie Crocker - Late 1970s - Radio Aircheck Montage

WBLS 107.5 New York - Frankie Crocker - Late 1970s - Radio Aircheck Montage Back in the early 1970s, many African Americans in New York felt the radio stations were not addressing their concerns, or covering issues they were concerned with. Several Black leaders in New York decided to do something about it, by getting together, pooling resources, and buying a radio station. Percy Sutton, Malcolm X’s former attorney and then-Manhattan borough president, formed Inner City Broadcasting Corporation. With the backing of a group of black investors (including radio vet Hal Jackson) they bought WLIB, and later, it’s FM WLIB-FM, who's calls were changed to WBLS. WBLS became an R&B Powerhouse, continuing to dominate New York's radio landscape to this day. This air check features a montage of Frankie Crocker airchecks from the late 1970s. Crocker was a legendary R&B programmer, taking WBLS to the top of the ratings with his Urban Contemporary format. Feel free to check out some of the many other videos on the Ellis B Feaster's Radio Channel! Established in 2008! One of You Tube's oldest RADIO AIRCHECK MUSEUM with a NEW VIDEO posted daily at 3PM EST. After over 40 years working on the radio, I have recorded lots of radio airchecks, and many from my friends as well. You'll find audio of many radio personalities who have passed away. Lots radio recordings from the 1940s, through the 2010. We also talk about radio broadcasting. If you happen to have classic airchecks, maybe even of yourself on the air, we'd love to share it here! We also share videos about Travel & Cruising. I share tips on how I travel cheaply, so you can do it also! Find me on Facebook:   / ellisairchecks